Which of the following metal catches fire when reacts with water?

Iron

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Solution

The correct option is C Sodium
Sodium reacts with water to form hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution. Due to the heat evolved in this reaction the hydrogen gas catches fire and burns.

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Which of the following metal catches fire when reacts with water?

The correct option is C SodiumSodium reacts with water to form hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution. Due to the heat evolved in this reaction the hydrogen gas catches fire and burns.

The correct option is C Sodium
Sodium reacts with water to form hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution. Due to the heat evolved in this reaction the hydrogen gas catches fire and burns.